As Anambra State prepares for the 2025 gubernatorial election, six prominent individuals have declared their interest to succeed the incumbent Governor, Chukwuma Soludo. This abridged profile provides an overview of their backgrounds, expertise, and key initiatives.
Paul Chukwuma (46) is a renowned Nigerian entrepreneur from Umueri, Anambra East LGA. He holds first-class degrees in Philosophy, Law, and a distinction in LLM (Intellectual Property and IT Law). He is the founder of Olivia University in Burundi, Olivia Hotels, and other businesses. Paul is a philanthropist who has donated 100 million Naira to his alma mater and paid WAEC and JAMB fees for 1500 students in Anambra.
Val Ozigbo (53) is a business executive and former President of Transcorp. He is from Amesi, Aguata LGA. Val is a first-class accountant with over 17 years of banking experience. He is the Chief Promoter of Unusual Praise and the Foremost promoter of Freestyle football in Nigeria. Val is the Founder of Chineto Ozigbo Foundation, which provides scholarships and business support.
Ifeanyi Ubah (52) is a renowned businessman and 2-term Senator. He is the founder of Capital Oil and Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club. Ubah started as an auto spare parts dealer and later expanded into the tire export business. He recently obtained a law degree from Baze University.
Paul Orajiaka (46) is a Harvard-trained entrepreneur and founder of Auldon Toys. He is a native of Azia, Ihiala LGA. Paul has a degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos, an MBA from Lagos Business School, and a DBA from the University of Reading, UK. He created the Unity Dolls, which teach African cultural heritage to children.
Bart Nwibe (63) is an Oil and gas mogul and the founder of SEGOF Energy Services. He holds a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering and executive education certificates from Georgetown University. Bart is a philanthropist and the founder of the Ugo Igbo-Ukwu Foundation, which has empowered over 20,000 students.
Tony Nwoye (49) is a Medical doctor and former NANS president from Nsugbe, Anambra-East LGA. He became the youngest PDP state chairman at 30 and is a two-term House of Reps member and a ranking senator.
He has done so many road projects and has empowered people.
He’s an unusual politician who’s project-oriented and goal-driven. He has an avalanche of projects packed up in the 2024 budget that’s aimed towards providing the dividends of democracy to the good people of Anambra North and beyond.
Dr Tony Nwoye has done projects that span across the state.
He has the interest of Ndi Anambra at heart and will do notably well if elected to serve Ndi Anambra as the Governor.
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